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Delaware Animal Welfare
Directory of Low Cost
and Free Services
Version 1.3
July 2018Table of Contents
Cat and Dog Services ................................................................................................................................... 3
How to Cope with the High Cost of Veterinary Care ............................................................................. 3
Basic Sick and Wellness Veterinary Clinics............................................................................................. 3
End of Life Services................................................................................................................................. 5
Spay/Neuter Clinics and Programs......................................................................................................... 5
Vaccine Clinics ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Free Pet Food and Supply Banks ............................................................................................................... 13
Services for Feral and Stray Cats ............................................................................................................... 14
Stray Cats.............................................................................................................................................. 14
Housing................................................................................................................................................. 14
Pet Food Banks ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Spay/Neuter ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) ................................................................................................ 14
Temporary Shelter for Owned Pets .......................................................................................................... 16
Shelters and Rescues for Dogs and Cats ................................................................................................... 17
Farm Animal Rescues in MD, NJ and PA ................................................................................................... 19
Horse Rescues in Delaware and Surrounding Counties............................................................................ 21
Wildlife Rehabilitators and Rescues ......................................................................................................... 22
2Cat and Dog Services
How to Cope with the High Cost of Veterinary Care
For most pet owners, keeping your pets healthy and happy is a priority. The cost of routine vet care-- annual examinations,
vaccinations, and treatment for minor illnesses--is something most pet owners can budget for. When the price of veterinary office
visits and services become too high, many pet owners will go to veterinary and vaccine clinics, which offer comparable services at a
lower cost.
Paying for unexpected, non-routine or emergency pet care is another story. This care, which can mean life or death for a beloved
pet, can cost thousands. Most pet owners will face the difficulty of paying for this kind of expensive veterinary care at one time or
another. Sadly, those that cannot afford it watch their pets suffer, surrender their pet to a shelter, or opt for euthanasia. The high
cost of veterinary care is a major reason why many pet owners surrender their pet to a shelter. Listed below are suggestions and
strategies that will help you get the care for your pet at a price you can afford:
Speak with your veterinarian
Discuss the circumstances with your veterinarian. If the estimated cost of services is more than you can afford as a lump sum, ask if
he or she will discount the price or allow you to make monthly payments. Your veterinarian may also have low-cost treatment
alternatives to offer. For example, in some instances, your veterinarian may recommend generic, over-the-counter medication in
place of higher cost prescription medication. You should also shop around, as fees may vary among veterinary providers.
Look for low-cost alternatives
Many local animal shelters and animal welfare organizations offer lower cost services through vaccine clinics, spay/neuter clinics,
and veterinary clinics. Clinics provide routine care, such as vaccines, spaying and neutering, as well as diagnosis and treatment of
minor illness or injury. Some offer sliding scale fees based on income. In general, they are not equipped to handle emergency care or
chronic illness. See listings for spay/neuter clinics, vaccine clinics, and veterinary clinics later in this document.
Check out veterinary schools
Veterinary schools may offer discounted veterinary services through their teaching hospital. The University of Pennsylvania’s Ryan
Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia is a local option.
Care Credit
CareCredit is a healthcare credit card designed for health and wellness needs. It's a way to pay for the costs of many treatments and
procedures for your pets; and it allows you to make convenient monthly payments. For complete details of veterinary care financing
terms and conditions, please review the CareCredit account agreement within the application.
Basic Sick and Wellness Veterinary Clinics
Veterinary clinics are a cost-saving alternative to traditional veterinary care. Services provided include wellness exams and
preventative care; non-urgent sick exams and treatment, including selected surgeries; and end-of-life care.
A licensed, local veterinarian performs services and an appointment is required. Typically, the appointment fee is $35; follow-up
visits are $15. Prescription medicines are offered at a substantial discount.
3Vet clinics cannot provide emergency care. If your pet is exhibiting symptoms such as seizures, excessive bleeding, excessive
vomiting/diarrhea, trauma, or poisoning, please contact one of the local emergency vet care providers listed in Table 2.
Table 1: Basic Sick and Wellness Veterinary Clinics in Delaware
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
600 South Street
302-516-1004
New Castle, DE 19720 http://bvspca.org/hospital/vet-
Brandywine Valley SPCA
22918 DuPont Boulevard services/
302 856-6361
Georgetown, DE 19947
455 Stanton Christiana Road http://www.delspca.org/veterinary-
Delaware SPCA 302 998-2281
Newark, DE 19713 care/
1 12 Germay Drive http://www.faithfulfriends.us/veterin
Faithful Friends Animal Society 302 427-8514
Wilmington, DE 19804 ary-care-program
Notes
1. To schedule an appointment, apply online at www.faithfulfriends.us/veterinary-care-program or call 302 427-8514 Extension
115.
Table 2: Emergency Vet Care Providers
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
Delmarva Animal Emergency 1482 E. Lebanon Rd
www.delmarvaer.com 302 697-0850
Center Dover 19901
366 Warwick Road
Middletown Veterinary Hospital www.bestvetyet.com 302 378-2342
Middletown, DE 19709
3900 Spruce Street www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-
Penn Vet 215 746-8911
Philadelphia, PA 19104 hospitals/ryan-veterinary-hospital
33818 Westcoats Rd, Lewes,
Savannah Animal Hospital www.savannahanimalhosp.com/ 302 645-8757
DE 19958
1360 Marrows Road
VCA Newark www.vcahospitals.com/newark 302 737-8100
Newark, DE 19711
340 Lancaster Avenue
Veterinary Referral Center vrcmalvern.com/ 610 647-2950
Malvern, PA
Veterinary Specialty Center of 290 Churchman's Road
1 www.vscdel.com/ 302 322-6933
Delaware New Castle, DE
3705 Lancaster Pike
Windcrest Animal Hospital www.windcrestanimal.com/ 302 998-2995
Wilmington, DE
Notes
1. Be sure to inquire about the Special Friends Care Foundation, a charity which pays for life-saving veterinary care for strays and
pets whose owners cannot afford it.
4End of Life Services
Providers listed in Table 3 offer euthanasia and cremation services at prices below those of traditional veterinary practices.
Private cremation is more expensive than communal cremation. In communal cremation, your pet is cremated with others and the
ashes are not returned. In private cremation, your pet is cremated by itself and the ashes are returned to you.
Table 3: End of Life Service Providers
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone
600 South Street
302 516-1000
1
New Castle, DE 19720
Brandywine Valley SPCA bvspca.org/resources/
22918 DuPont Boulevard
302 856-6361
Georgetown, DE 19947
2 304 Robinson Lane
Delaware Pet Cremation www.theanimalsoul.com/ 302 656-5737
Wilmington, DE 19805
3 455 Stanton Christiana
Delaware SPCA www.delspca.org/wellness-clinic/ 302 998-2281
Road Newark, DE 19713
4 12 Germay Drive www.faithfulfriends.us/veterinary-
Faithful Friends Animal Society 302 427-8514
Wilmington, DE 19804 clinic/
5
In Home Veterinary Care www.euthanasiadelaware.com/ 302 893-7872
Notes
1. Low-cost euthanasia, private or communal cremation.
2. Private or communal cremation.
3. Euthanasia, private or communal cremation. Prices posted on web site.
4. Low-cost euthanasia.
5. Emergency vet care and euthanasia service in your home.
Spay/Neuter Clinics and Programs
Having your pet spayed or neutered is the right thing to do. It saves lives by preventing unwanted litters of puppies and kittens;
keeps your pet healthier; and eliminates many nuisance or unwanted pet behaviors, such as spraying or roaming.
Don’t put if off. Do it as soon as they are old enough, if possible, but have it done before they are 6 months old. Many clinics fix
healthy kittens and puppies as young as 8 weeks of age. Contrary to popular belief, waiting for your female cat or dog to go through
her first heat or give birth to her first litter before getting her fixed is not better for your pet. Cats and dogs should be spayed before
their first heat; doing so reduces the chances of cancer and makes the surgery itself less complicated.
Spay/neuter surgery is done by appointment and performed by a licensed veterinarian. At many clinics, the procedure is completed
in one day; at others, the pet is released the next day.
5Delaware Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program
The Delaware low-cost spay/neuter program allows Delaware residents receiving public assistance to have their pet spayed or
neutered and vaccinated for $20. A qualified applicant may have up to two pets per year fixed through the program. Apply easily
online at www.fixedandfab.com. Those without Internet access may also contact the Office of Animal Welfare Spay and Neuter
hotline at 302-255-4632 to request a paper application. Once approved, applicants may schedule an appointment with a
participating provider in their community. A list of providers in each county can be found on the web site.
Table 4: Spay/Neuter Clinics in Delaware
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
600 South Street
302-516-1000
New Castle, DE 19720 https://bvspca.org/hospital/spay-
Brandywine Valley SPCA
22918 DuPont Boulevard neuter/
302 856-6361
Georgetown, DE 19947
1 701 A Street https://delawarehumane.org/serv
Delaware Humane Association 302 571-0111
Wilmington, DE 19801 ices/low-cost-spay-neuter/
Delaware low-cost spay/neuter Carvel Building
program for residents receiving 1901 N. Du Pont Highway www.fixedandfab.com 302 255-4632
2
public assistance New Castle, DE 19720
3 455 Stanton Christiana Road
Delaware SPCA www.delspca.org/spay-neuter 302 998-2281
Newark, DE 19713
4 12 Germay Drive www.faithfulfriends.us/spay-%26-
Faithful Friends Animal Society 302 427-8514
Wilmington, DE 19804 neuter-
Suite 422
5
Forgotten Cats 4023 Kennett Pike www.forgottencats.org/clinic.php 302 429-0124
Greenville, DE 19807
Kitty Fix Co-Op
http://members.petfinder.com/~
Homeless Cat Helpers Seaford, DE d-c_brown@juno.com
DE29/index.php
7 84 Salt Creek Drive
Spay Neuter Clinic www.spayaz.com/dover-de/ 302 735-7729
Dover, DE 19901
Notes
1. For more information, to schedule an appointment, or if you have questions about DHA's spay/neuter programs, please
contact our client services staff at (302) 571-0111.
2. Delaware’s low-cost spay/neuter program, now administered by the Office of Animal Welfare, entitles eligible Delawareans to
have up to 3 pets spayed per year for $20 per pet. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
a. Be a Delaware resident 18 years of age or older
b. Own an animal from Delaware
c. Participate in at least one of the following assistance programs:
i. General Assistance
ii. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
iii. Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP)
6iv. Delaware Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
v. Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
vi. Social Security – Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
vii. Social Security – Disability
viii. Veteran’s Administration Disability Compensation with a disability rating of 50% or higher
d. Call 302 255-4620 for more information and apply online at http://www.fixedandfab.com/.
3. Call 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.
4. To schedule an appointment, call 1 844 772-9738 (SPAYNET)
5. Forgotten Cats operates low cost spay/neuter clinics in Trainer and Willow Grove, PA. Call or complete the form on the web site
to schedule an appointment.
6. Call to make an appointment.
Vaccine Clinics
Vaccine clinics, also known as shot clinics or healthy pet clinics, offer vaccinations and other vet services and products at a reduced
cost. They are hosted by animal shelters, rescues, day care and boarding facilities, and pet stores, and typically take place on
weekends. Clinics held at pet stores are often referred to as wellness clinics, because they often include a physical examination of
the pet in addition to the usual services and products for sale. Call or check the web site of the animal shelter, rescue, or pet store to
get their clinic schedule.
Services are administered by a licensed veterinarian and include vaccinations for cats and dogs such as rabies, distemper, bordetella,
canine influenza, and Lyme disease; microchipping; and deworming. Flea and tick and topical deworming products are offered for
sale.
There are no appointments; service is first come, first-served. It is recommended that you arrive at or before the start time to be
sure your pet will be treated. Owners should bring current previous vaccine records and certificates with them. Rabies tags cannot
be accepted as proof that your pet is already vaccinated.
Be sure to have your pet properly restrained and under your control at all times. Dogs must be leashed; cats should be transported
in a pet carrier. Pets that have never been vaccinated, such as puppies and kittens, should be kept off the ground and away from the
other pets to avoid possible exposure.
To find a clinic near you, see the table below or visit https://www.vippetcare.com/find-a-clinic and use the Clinic Location Finder to
search by zip code.
See the Vaccination and Treatment Schedule charts on pages 11 and 12 for recommended best practices for cats and dogs.
Table 5: Vaccine Clinics in Delaware and Surrounding Counties
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
1 1720 Faulkland Road
Concord Pet, Chestnut Run 302 995-2255
Wilmington, DE 19805
1 15 South Dupont Highway
Concord Pet, Dover https://concordpetfoods.com/ 302 672-9494
Dover, DE 19901 US
1 326 Fox Hunt Drive
Concord Pet, Fox Run 302 838-4300
Bear, DE 19701
7Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
1 1722 Marsh Road
Concord Pet, Graylyn Crest 302 477-1995
Wilmington, DE 19810
1 697 Yorklyn Road
Concord Pet, Hockessin 302 234-9112
Hockessin, DE 19707
Concord Pet, Middletown 340 Main Street
1 302 376-1616
Crossing Middletown, DE 19709
1 135 Aerenson Drive
Concord Pet, Milford Crossing 302 424-8373
Milford, DE 19963
1 26209 John J Williams Hwy
Concord Pet, Millsboro 302 945-2113
Millsboro, DE 19966
1 287 Christiana Road #2
Concord Pet, New Castle 302 324-0502
New Castle, DE 19720
1 2818 Pulaski Highway
Concord Pet, Newark 302 836-5787
Newark, DE 19702
1 19287 Miller Road Rehoboth
Concord Pet, Rehoboth Beach 302 226-2300
Beach, DE 19971
1 22836 Sussex Highway
Concord Pet, Seaford 302-628-1001
Seaford, DE 19973
Concord Pet, Shoppes of Red Mill 1450 Kirkwood Highway
1 302 737-8982
Newark, DE 19711
1 599 Jimmy Drive
Concord Pet, Smyrna 302 653-1515
Smyrna, DE 19977
1 312 Suburban Drive
Concord Pet, Suburban Plaza 302 368-2959
Newark, DE 19711
1 804 East Market Street
Concord Pet, West Chester 610-701-9111
West Chester, PA 19382
1 3703 Concord Pike
Concord Pet, Wilmington 302 478-8966
Wilmington, DE 19803
2 701 A Street https://delawarehumane.org/servic
Delaware Humane Association 302 571-0111
Wilmington, DE 19801 es/vaccination-clinics/
3 455 Stanton Christiana Road
Delaware SPCA, www.delspca.org/vaccine-clinics/ 302 998-2281
Newark, DE 19713
4 12 Germay Drive www.faithfulfriends.us/vaccine-
Faithful Friends Animal Society 302 427-8514
Wilmington, DE 19804 clinics
5 2223 Concord Pike
Pet Supplies Plus, Wilmington 302 654-8901
Wilmington, DE 19803
5 771 Gap Newport Pike
Pet Supplies Plus, Avondale 610-268-2424
Avondale, PA 19311-9545
374 Walmart Drive
6
Pet Valu, Camden Suite 6/7 http://us.petvalu.com/ 302 538-7455
Camden, DE 19934
8Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
38661 Sussex Highway
6 Delmar Commons Shopping
Pet Valu, Delmar 302 907-0770
Center
Delmar, DE 19940
55 Greentree Drive
6 Greentree Village Shopping
Pet Valu, Dover 302 674-4932
Center
Dover, DE 19904
6 College Park Lane
6
Pet Valu, Georgetown College Park Shopping Center 302 858-4496
Georgetown, DE 19947
477 Wilmington West
6
Pet Valu, Glen Mills Chester Pike, Glen Mills, PA 484 840-8150
19342
3801 Kennett Pike
6
Pet Valu, Greenville Greenville Center 302 502-2595
Greenville, DE 19807
6 817 E Baltimore Pike,
Pet Valu, Kennett Square 610 925-0721
Kennett Square, PA 19348
604 Plaza Dr
6
Pet Valu, Newark Four Seasons Plaza 302 525-6322
Newark, DE 19702
116 East Glenwood Avenue
6
Pet Valu, Smyrna Smyrna Shopping Center 302 508-2707
Smyrna, DE 19977
7 200 Center Blvd
Petco, Christiana 302 894-0290
Christiana, DE 19702
https://stores.petco.com/
8 4491 Kirkwood Hwy
Petco, Wilmington 302 636-0860
Wilmington, DE 19808
9 4089 S. Dupont Hwy., Dover,
Tractor Supply, Dover 302 698-5690
DE 19901
9 1111 East Pulaski Hwy
Tractor Supply, Elkton 410-392-2227
Elkton,MD21921
9 912 Middletown Warwick
Tractor Supply, Middletown 302-376-5900
Road Middletown,DE19709
9 609 N Dupont Blvd, Milford,
Tractor Supply, Milford https://www.tractorsupply.com 302422-8157
DE 19963
9 112 E. North Pointe Dr,
Tractor Supply, Salisbury 410 219-2601
Salisbury, MD 21801
9 20952 Sussex Hwy., Seaford,
Tractor Supply, Seaford 302 629-3627
DE 19973
9 1300 South DuPont Blvd
Tractor Supply, Smyrna 302-659-3333
Smyrna,DE19977
9Notes
1. For clinic locations, dates, and times, see the events page of the Concord Pet web site at www.concordpetfoods.com/events or
call the store.
2. Clinics are held throughout the year at DHA’s animal care and adoption centers in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach. Please
contact our Client Services staff at 302 571-0111.
3. For clinic locations, dates, and times see the Events page at www.delspca.org or call 302-897-6511.
4. For clinic locations, dates, and times, see the spay/neuter page of the web site at www.faithfulfriends.us/spay-%26-neuter--or
call Customer Service at 302 427-8514 Extension 0.
5. Call the store for clinic dates and times.
6. Call the store for clinic dates and times.
7. Clinics are held Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the store.
8. Clinics are held Saturdays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the store.
9. Call the store for clinic dates and times.
10Table 6: Vaccination and Treatment Schedule for Cats
Vaccination Initial Treatment
Other What It Minimum
or Booster
Name Treats Age Kitten Adult
Treatment
Rabies vaccination is mandated by Every three years with
Delaware law for cats six months or older. proof of unexpired prior
Rabies Rabies virus 12 weeks
First vaccination is considered a one year vaccination; otherwise,
vaccine. every year.
Feline Viral
Rhinotracheitis Series of 3 shots
Calici Virus given every third or First vaccination is
Distemper FVRCP 6 weeks fourth week; last considered to be a Annually
Chlamydia shot considered to one year vaccine.
be one year vaccine.
Panleukopenia
Kennel
Bordetella
Cough
Dosage based on animal weight. Given
All worms
orally by mixing in food or syringing into
Dewormer except 2 weeks
mouth. Second dosage is given 2 weeks
tapeworm.
after first dose.
All worms, Dosage based on animal weight. Applied
8 weeks
Profender including topically by parting hair on cats neck and
(2.2 lbs)
tapeworm. applying to skin.
Dosage based on animal weight. Applied
Flea topically by parting hair on cats neck and
Fleas and ticks 8 weeks
Treatment applying to skin. Each dose provides
protection for one month.
11Table 7: Vaccination and Treatment Schedule for Dogs
Vaccination Initial Treatment
Other Minimum
or What It Treats Booster
Name Age
Treatment Puppy Adult
Every three years with
Rabies vaccination is mandated by Delaware law
proof of unexpired prior
Rabies Rabies virus 12 weeks for dogs six months or older. First vaccination is
vaccination; otherwise,
considered to be a one year vaccine.
every year.
Distemper Series of 3 shots
Adenovirus 1 & given every third Series of two shots: must be
2 or fourth week; boostered in 3-4 weeks then
Distemper DA2PP 6 weeks Annually
last shot considered to be a one year
Parvovirus
considered to be vaccine.
Parainfluenza one year vaccine.
Bordetella
Kennel First vaccination is considered to be a one year
Bordetella bronchiseptica 6 weeks Annually
Cough vaccine.
bacteria
Roundworm Dosage based on animal weight. Given orally by
mixing in food or syringing into mouth. Second
Dewormer Whipworms 2 weeks
dosage is given 2 weeks after first dose. Doesn't
Hookworm control tapeworm.
Canine Influenza Type A Series of two shots given two to four weeks
6 weeks Annually
Influenza (H3N8) apart.
Dosage based on animal weight. Applied topically
Flea
Fleas and ticks 8 weeks by parting hair on dogs neck and applying to skin.
Treatment
Each dose provides protection for one month.
12Free Pet Food and Supply Banks
Pet food banks give pet food and other supplies to pet owners in need. Eligible recipients fall into two general categories: Pet
owners who are facing financial hardship and are struggling to make ends meet; and Good Samaritans who are caring for outdoor
cats living in cat colonies.
By helping to keep pets in their homes or in the community with the people who love them, pet food bank programs reduce the
number of animals surrendered to shelters. Food banks are supported by donations from individuals and local businesses. The food
bank stock, which may vary from day to day, typically includes canned and dry dog and cat food, cat litter, leashes, bowls, and
collars.
To get help, call to find out if the pet food or supply item you need is available and make an appointment, if necessary, to come by
and pick it up. Be sure to ask about restrictions they may have, so you will be sure that you qualify. You may be asked to fill out and
sign a form and/or present a valid identification.
These services are provided at no cost, but donations are encouraged.
Table 8: Delaware Pet Food Banks
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
600 South Street
302 516-1008
1
New Castle, DE 19720
Brandywine Valley SPCA http://bvspca.org/resources/
22918 DuPont Blvd
302 856-6361
Georgetown, DE 19947
2 701 A Street delawarehumane.org/services/
Delaware Humane Association 302 571-0111
Wilmington, DE 19801 pet-food-pantry/
3 455 Stanton Christiana www.delspca.org/delaware-
Delaware SPCA, 302 998-2281
Road Newark, DE 19713 spca-pet-food-pantry/
4 12 Germay Drive http://www.faithfulfriends.us/p
Faithful Friends Animal Society 302 427-8514
Wilmington, DE 19804 et-food-%26-supply-bank
First State Animal Center and 32 Shelter Circle https://www.fsac-spca.org/pet-
5 302 943-6032
SPCA Camden, DE 19934 pantry/
Notes
st rd
1. Henry’s Cupboard is only open on the 1 and 3 Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 12:00.
2. Please contact the Client Services staff at info@dehumane.org or 302 571-0111.
3. For more information, call 302 998-2281.
4. The food bank is open for walk-ins fours day a week--Wednesday through Friday from 1 to 7 pm and Saturday from 12 to 5 pm.
Call 302 427-8514 Extension 0. Breeders cannot use the food bank. In addition to wet and dry cat and dog food, we offer collars,
leashes, and straw for cat housing when available.
5. Please contact 302 943-6032, Extension 120 to request food. You will be asked for some information on yourself and your pets.
Pick up time is by appointment only. Please do not drop by and ask for food.
13Services for Feral and Stray Cats
Stray Cats
Outdoor cats that are friendly may be lost but they also may be someone’s pet that is allowed to roam free. If you find a stray cat
that looks healthy and well kempt, there is a good chance that he belongs to someone. Residents looking for services for stray cats
can take advantage of the community cat program at the Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA). To learn more about services for stray
cats, residents should contact the BVSPCA at 302-516-1007 or 302 856-6361.
Housing
The agencies listed in the table below can provide housing to colony caretakers. The housing, which is portable and insulated,
provides shelter from the elements and helps the cats stay warm in winter.
Table 9: Agencies Providing Cat Housing
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
12 Germay Drive
Faithful Friends Animal Society www.faithfulfriends.us/ 302 427-8514
Wilmington, DE 19804
Suite 422
Forgotten Cats 4023 Kennett Pike www.forgottencats.org/ 302 429-0124
Greenville, DE 19807
Pet Food Banks
Pet food banks will provide free food to caretakers of cat colonies. See Table 8.
Spay/Neuter
All the shelter clinics listed in Table 4 will spay and neuter feral and stray cats. Some include a rabies vaccination and eartipping;
many offer an additional discount for colony caretakers. For the safety of shelter personnel, feral cats must be received in humane
traps. If help with trapping or a rental trap is needed, see Table 10, on the next page.
Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR)
Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return programs offer a humane and effective way to decrease the number of unwanted kittens in a
community, while also preventing the spread of rabies and nuisance issues. The providers below will offer services to residents
wishing to trap stray or feral/semi-feral outdoor cats to have them fixed and vaccinated. Providers may be full service, meaning they
assist with trapping and transportation as well, or may provide assistance to cat caretakers such as loaning traps or offering special
rates for feral/semi-feral or stray cats which are lower than the usual rate to fix a pet cat. Contact the individual organization to
better understand what level of support they offer.
14Table 10: TNVR Providers
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
600 South Street
302 516-1008
New Castle, DE 19720
1 http://bvspca.org/hospital/communit
Brandywine Valley SPCA
y-cats/
22918 DuPont Boulevard
302 856-6361
Georgetown, DE 19947
455 Stanton Christiana
Delaware SPCA http://www.delspca.org/ 302 998-2281
Road, Newark, DE 19713
2 12 Germay Drive
Faithful Friends Animal Society www.faithfulfriends.us/ 302 427-8514
Wilmington, DE 19804
First State Animal Center and 32 Shelter Circle http://www.fsac-spca.org/trap-
4 302 943-6032
SPCA Camden, DE 19934 neuter-return/
Suite 422
5
Forgotten Cats 4023 Kennett Pike www.forgottencats.org/ 302 429-0124
Greenville, DE 19807
Notes
1. Provides TVNR services and trap rentals at locations in New Castle and Georgetown, DE; and West Chester, PA.
2. FFAS provides trapping services, loans humane traps to the public, provides cat housing and caretaker support.
3. For clinic locations, dates, and times see the Events page at www.delspca.org or call 302-897-6511.
4. They do not offer trapping services, but will rent humane traps to the public for a refundable deposit.
5. Forgotten Cats is a full service, large-scale TNR organization. They provide equipment, training, transportation, and moral
support as needed.
15Temporary Shelter for Owned Pets
A few animal shelters have programs providing temporary shelter for pets of domestic violence victims and people in transitional
housing situations. Pet vaccinations must be up to date and include bordetella. Acceptance is based on space availability. Space is
very limited.
Table 11: Temporary Shelter for Owned Pets
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone
600 South Street
302 516-1000
1
New Castle, DE 19720
Brandywine Valley SPCA https://bvspca.org/
22918 DuPont Boulevard
302 856-6361
Georgetown, DE 19947
2 455 Stanton Christiana Road
Delaware SPCA www.delspca.org/ 302 998-2281
Newark, DE 19713
3 12 Germay Drive
Faithful Friends Animal Society www.faithfulfriends.us/ 302 427-8514
Wilmington, DE 19804
4 32 Shelter Circle
First State Animal Center and SPCA www.fsac-spca.org/ 302 943-6032
Camden, DE 19934
5 P.O. Box 590,
PACT for Animals https://pactforanimals.org/ 610 581-4141
Gladwyne, PA 19035
6
Seer Farms Sanctuary P.O. Box 91, Jackson NJ 08527 http://seerfarms.org/
Notes
1. For pets of domestic violence victims. Call for details and availability.
2. For pets of domestic violence victims. Call for details and availability.
3. For pets of domestic violence victims and transitional housing situations. Call for details and availability.
4. Call for details and availability.
5. Temporary foster care for pets whose owners require hospitalization or are military personnel.
6. Low-cost foster care for pets whose owners are in crisis.
16Shelters and Rescues for Dogs and Cats
Shelters and rescues that accept the surrender of stray and/or owned dogs and cats are listed below in Table 12. Acceptance policies
and restrictions for each agency are given in the Notes below the table.
Before you make the decision to surrender your pet, here are some things to think about:
1. Except for the direst circumstances, your pet is always better off with you. While you may feel that you are not able to provide
the best of everything, life with you is preferable to life in the shelter.
2. For many pets, shelter life is difficult. Shelters and rescues are for the most part overcrowded, as the demand for surrender is
never-ending. Because there are so many cats and dogs to care for, most get little or no personal attention. Many are affected
by the chaos of shelter life; it can cause them to shut down, act out, or become depressed. As a result, they don’t show well and
are not likely to get adopted.
3. The age of your pet is inversely proportional to his or her adoptability. It’s a fact: older pets are less likely to be adopted from a
shelter or rescue. Surrendering an older pet may doom it to a life in the shelter.
4. If you are thinking of surrendering your pet because you can’t afford pet food, ask a local pet food and supply bank for help.
5. Before being accepted for surrender, your pet will be evaluated. When asked about your pet’s behavior and health, be
forthright and honest; explain any health problems or behavioral issues the pet has experienced. Surrendering a problem pet
without full disclosure is bad for the pet and the shelter.
6. Be prepared to pay a surrender fee. Most shelters and rescues require a small fee to cover the cost of veterinary care, medicine,
and food for your pet.
If you have to give up your pet, don’t count on surrendering to a shelter or rescue; take it upon yourself to find a new home:
1. Ask friends, relatives, neighbors, co-workers and folks you socialize with.
2. Advertise your pet on your social media (i. e. Facebook) page.
3. If your pet came from a breeder, ask if you can return it. Most reputable breeders take back animals that they have sold.
4. If your pet is a purebred, contact a breed-specific rescue. Do an internet search or see the American Kennel Club Rescue
Network Contact List at http://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/ to find a rescue near you.
5. If your pet is fixed, advertise it for adoption on the Faithful Friends’ Facebook page. The service is free and reaches an online
audience of animal lovers and animal welfare advocates. Call 302 427-8514 Extension 0 for more information.
Table 12: Shelters and Rescues Accepting Surrender of Dogs and Cats
Agency / Organization Locations Web Site Phone
600 South Street
302 516-1000
New Castle, DE 19720
1 22918 DuPont Boulevard
Brandywine Valley SPCA https://bvspca.org 302 856-6361
Georgetown, DE 19947
1212 Phoenixville Pike
484 302-0865
West Chester, PA 19380
2 701 A Street
Delaware Humane Association https://delawarehumane.org/ 302 571-0111
Wilmington, DE 19801
3 455 Stanton Christiana Road
Delaware SPCA www.delspca.org/ 302 998-2281
Newark, DE 19713
17Agency / Organization Locations Web Site Phone
4 12 Germay Drive
Faithful Friends Animal Society www.faithfulfriends.us/ 302 427-8514
Wilmington, DE 19804
4023 Kennett Pike, Suite 422
5
Forgotten Cats Greenville, DE 19807 http://forgottencats.org/index.php 302 429-0124
6
Grass Roots Rescue Lewes, DE http://www.grrde.org
Notes
1. Brandywine Valley SPCA is contracted to take in all stray dogs and investigate animal cruelty cases in the state of Delaware and
Chester County, PA. Takes in cats when shelter space is available.
2. Delaware Humane Association takes in stray dogs on a walk-in basis when shelter space is available. They take in owner-
surrendered dogs and cats when shelter space is available.
3. Delaware SPCA takes in owner-surrendered dogs and cats when shelter space is available.
4. Faithful Friends takes stray dogs and cats on a walk-in basis when shelter space is available. They take in owner-surrendered
dogs and cats when shelter space is available.
5. Forgotten Cats takes in adoptable cats from trapping cases.
6. Surrender requests for Grass Roots Rescue can be submitted here: http://www.grrde.org/surrender-request/.
18Farm Animal Rescues in MD, NJ and PA
Table 13: Farm Animal Sanctuaries and Rescues
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
1 733 Glen Willow Rd
Chenoa Manor www.chenoamanor.org/ hello@chenoamanor.org
Avondale, PA 19311
Down to Earth Farm PO Box 179
www.facebook.com/Down2EarthFarm 215 370-5585
Sanctuary Carversville, PA 18913
Farm Animal Rescue of P. O. Box 30 Mifflinburg, PA www.farmanimalrescueofmifflinburg.
2 570 966-3175
Mifflinburg 17844 org
3 6908 Railroad Blvd. laurie@funnyfarmrescue.
Funny Farm Rescue www.funnyfarmrescue.org/index.htm
Mays Landing, NJ 08330 org
Godot Animal Sanctuary
4
Godot Animal Sanctuary 391 Laughbaum Drive godotanimalsanctuary.org 814 938-1052
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Hope Haven Animal
5 North Hills of Pittsburgh PA hopehavenfarm.org/index.html 412 366-1187
Sanctuary
Indraloka Animal PO Box 155
6 www.indraloka.org 570 763-2908
Sanctuary Mehoopany, PA 18625
Poplar Spring Animal P.O. Box 507
7 www.animalsanctuary.org 301-428-8128
Sanctuary Poolesville, MD 20837
8 PO Box 162
Star Gazing Farm www.stargazingfarm.org 301 349-0802
Boyds, MD 20841
Tamerlaine Farm Animal 147 River Road
9 tamerlainefarm.org 917 414 2408
Sanctuary Montague, NJ 07827
10 PO Box 167,
The Barnyard Sanctuary barnyardsanctuary.org/ - %21 973 670-4477
Blairstown, NJ 07825
PO Box 1201, Whitehouse info@thechickenrefuge.or
The Chicken Refuge www.thechickenrefuge.org
Station, NJ 08889 g
Notes
1. Offers lifetime sanctuary for farm animals, animals used for experimentation, and exotic animals.
2. Provides or locates permanent homes for unwanted farm animals and promote humane treatment of them.
3. Provides care, compassion, and love to unwanted, abused, and abandoned animals.
4. Dedicated to the care and welfare of abused, injured, displaced, and disabled domestic animals and wildlife.
5. Sanctuary for pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, llama and alpaca.
6. Sanctuary for abandoned and unwanted farm animals.
7. Provides care, rehabilitation, and permanent sanctuary for neglected, abused or abandoned farm animals as well as protected
habitat for wildlife.
8. Provides safe haven to abused, stray, and neglected farm animals and offers educational programs and community service
opportunities to young people.
199. Rescues, rehabilitates, and provides lifelong care for farm animals, and educate the public about them to create a more
compassionate world.
10. Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes farm animals that are displaced, abused, or whose caregivers are experiencing hardships,
by providing them with a safe, loving and nurturing home.
20Horse Rescues in Delaware and Surrounding Counties
Table 14: Area Horse Rescues
Agency / Organization Address Web Site Phone / Email
Changing Fates Equine Rescue 31283 Old Cabin Road
www.changingfatesequine.org/ 302 339-5065
of Delaware Laurel, DE 19956
1372 Woodbine Rd,
Days End Farm Horse Rescue www.defhr.org/ 301 854-5037
Woodbine, MD 21797
Greystone Equine Rescue and 1755 Principio Rd
www.greystonequine.com/ 239 322-9937
Rehabilitation Rising Sun, MD 21911
P. O. Box 656 LaManchaRescue@comca
Lamancha Animal Rescue www.lamanchaanimalrescue.org/
Unionville, PA 19375 st.net
2002 Noble Rd
Noble Hill Rescue www.noblehillrescue.org/ 717 529-2358
Kirkwood, PA 17536
2436 Sandtown Rd.
Second Chance Ranch www.secondchanceranchdeinc.com/ 302 284-7463
Felton DE 19942
Tri-State Equine Adoption and 869 Hartly Rd.
www.tristateequine.org/ 302 492-0492
Rescue Hartly, DE 19953
21Wildlife Rehabilitators and Rescues
Table 15: Wildlife Services in DE, MD, NJ, and PA
Agency Locations Phone Web Site
New Castle County, DE 302 834-4604
1 302 270-9256
Delaware Wildlife Rehabilitators Kent County, DE
302 632-0304
Sussex County, DE 302 228-8733
Tri-State Bird Rescue and
2 Newark, DE 302 737-9543 https://tristatebird.org/
Research
3 http://mwrawildlife.org/wildlife-
Maryland Statewide
resources/referral-directory/
4 https://njawr.com/nj-wildlife-
New Jersey Statewide
rehabilitators/
5
Pennsylvania Statewide http://pawr.com/
Notes
1. Certified wildlife rehabilitators in Delaware accept small, medium, and large mammals; songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl;
reptiles; and amphibians.
2. Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research accepts injured birds and any species of wildlife contaminated by oil.
3. Certified and licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Maryland are listed by county. Each listing includes the species accepted.
4. Certified and licensed wildlife rehabilitators in New Jersey are listed by county. Each listing includes the species accepted.
5. Certified and licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Pennsylvania are listed by county. Each listing includes the species accepted.
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